Right of Way Agent 1 -Right of Way Agent 2

Atmos Energy•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job description does not attempt to list all of the duties that are or may be performed in this position. The Right of Way Agent role involves a range of responsibilities related to land rights, document management, and coordination within the natural gas industry. The position supports higher-level agents and supervisors in acquiring and maintaining right-of-way authorizations, resolving landowner issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It requires a foundational understanding of legal documents, property research, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, Legal Studies, or related field; or equivalent.
Valid driver's license required.
Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.
Requires the ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Requires a working knowledge of various business computer applications in order to create standardized documents, reports or graphs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in right of way or natural gas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts basic review and retrieval of easements, leases, licenses, permits, contracts and related right of way documents under the direction of ROW Supervisor.
Assists in the coordination of activities between Engineering and Operations.
Performs basic research under the direction of Sr Agent or ROW Supervisor to confirm legal ownership, property descriptions, ownership details and signatures required for procurement of right-of-way authorization of property ownership.
Supports higher-level ROW employees with the resolution of landowner disputes and critical complaints.
Maintains land rights documentation.
Coordinates, observes and oversees third party contractors for purposes of landowner notification related to integrity projects. Ensures compliance with established Company standards and specifications, local, state and federal regulations. Provides updates to internal SHs and ROW Leadership related to same.
Completes entry-level file maintenance tasks.
Reviews proposed residential and commercial developer plans that could result in Encroachment Agreements, Tract Releases, and defining of blanket easements to determine course of action to defend Company's rights and maintain safety of Company assets.
Engages and oversees contract ROW support for entry level field projects; Resolves landowner issues in tandem with ROW Supervisor.
Assists with preparation and/or review of right of way documents including plat detailing proposed work and land rights provisions.
Assists with interdepartmental coordination of document collection and preparation to apply for permitting through TxDOT and railroad entities.